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"We Will Be Back for You" - Liverpool Spoke Directly to Chelsea Transfer Target on Deadline Day
Thiago Scuro said the midfielder asked to leave and Monaco expects a major move soon after Chelsea’s £47.1 million bid collapsed.
On deadline day, Chelsea's £47.1million deal to sign Lamine Camara from Monaco collapsed at the last minute after the club reneged on their commitment following the transfer deadline.
Monaco sporting director Thiago Scuro prioritized financial constraints and performance protection, while Folarin Balogun simultaneously walked away from a £40m move to Everton on the same day.
The 22-year-old Camara had completed a medical as Chelsea sought a replacement for Enzo Fernandez, whose move to Manchester City for a joint-British record £125m was sanctioned hours earlier.
Following the collapse, Scuro reassured Camara he would secure a major transfer 'very soon' and could have 'even better options than he did yesterday' to retain his commitment.
Liverpool reportedly urged Camara 'to wait,' with a summer transfer remaining a genuine possibility for the midfielder despite the deadline day fallout and Chelsea's midfield depth concerns.